Upcoming Events

LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin Branch

LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton Branch

July 29, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Cookbook Club @ the Wiarton Branch

July 29, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Salads on July 29, and Canning and Preserving August 19 @ 2 pm. This is a book club for people who enjoy cooking, sharing, and trying different recipes. The book club meets once a month and focuses on a different theme, exploring the libraries cook book collection.

Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton Branch

July 30, 201810:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info.

Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head Branch

July 30, 201810:00 am – 11:00 am

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs!

STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin Branch

July 30, 201811:00 am – 4:00 pm

Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm.

Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach Branch

July 30, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info.

Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley Branch

July 30, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome.

Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch Library

July 30, 20184:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings!

Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine Branch

July 31, 20189:00 am – 11:00 am

Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs)

Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin Branch

July 31, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton Branch

July 31, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Story Time @ the Wiarton Branch

July 31, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational French @ the Southampton Branch

July 31, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay Branch

Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach Branch

July 31, 20181:30 pm – 2:15 pm

For ages 6-12.

July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required

July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required.

July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required.

July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required.

August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required.

August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required.

August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather

Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley Branch

July 31, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton Branch

July 31, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions:

July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive.

July 17: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you.

July 24: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts.

July 31: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories

August 7 - Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it!

August 14 - Art – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day.

Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch Library

July 31, 20186:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome.

Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay Branch

July 31, 20186:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7

Story Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 1, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 1, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton Branch

August 1, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for stories and games in Spanish.

Story Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 1, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Story Time @ the Tara Branch

August 1, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Baby Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 1, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2.

Story Time @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 1, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 1, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 1, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 1, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 1, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 1, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 1, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater Branch

August 1, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs

Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley Branch

August 1, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 1, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth.

Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley Branch

August 1, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot

July 11: Make and take your own SLIME

July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living

July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft

August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets

August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book

August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in!

August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit

Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 1, 20186:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Tech Toy Fun @ the Teeswater Branch

August 2, 201810:00 am – 11:00 am

Drop in and see what’s new!

Story Time @ the Chesley Branch

August 2, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Ripley Branch

August 2, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Ron the Party Magician @ the Tobermory Branch

August 2, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ron combines elements of music, comedy and drama to entertain his audience; storytelling is a significant part of many of his shows. Also, all of his shows feature a lot of audience participation!

Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 2, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory Branch

August 2, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs!

Day Camp Visits the Chesley Branch

August 2, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton Branch

August 2, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 2, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 2, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in!

August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit

Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 2, 20184:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton Branch

August 2, 20184:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info.

Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 2, 20185:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm.

Kincardine Reunion @ the Kincardine Branch

Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 3, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child.

Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 3, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Paisley Branch

August 3, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 3, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 3, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions:

July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive.

July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you.

July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts.

Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories

August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it!

August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day.

** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program.

Summer Reading Club @ the Tara Branch

August 3, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Knitting Circle @ the Ripley Branch

August 3, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials.

Knitting Club @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 3, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bring your project, come to learn or just have fun at a knitting circle.

Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 3, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 4, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-24 months.

Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 4, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info.

Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory Branch

August 4, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Share stories and do a craft with Allicia!

Trading Cards @ the Tobermory Branch

August 4, 201812:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading!

Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine Branch

August 4, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You will have to drop in and see!

Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 4, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You’ll have to drop in and see!

LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton Branch

Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 7, 20189:00 am – 11:00 am

Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs)

Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 7, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton Branch

August 7, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Story Time @ the Wiarton Branch

August 7, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational French @ the Southampton Branch

August 7, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay Branch

Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 7, 20181:30 pm – 2:15 pm

For ages 6-12.

July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required

July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required.

July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required.

July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required.

August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required.

August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required.

August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather

Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley Branch

August 7, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Movies for Adults @ the Kincardine Branch

August 7, 20182:00 pm – 4:00 pm

July 2 - Downsizing

August 7 – The Post

Sign Language with Andrea Wist @ the Southampton Branch

August 7, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton Branch

August 7, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions:

July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive.

July 17: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you.

July 24: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts.

July 31: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories

August 7 - Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it!

August 14 - Art – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day.

Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 7, 20186:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome.

Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay Branch

August 7, 20186:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7

Story Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 8, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 8, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton Branch

August 8, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for stories and games in Spanish.

Story Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 8, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Story Time @ the Tara Branch

August 8, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Baby Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 8, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2.

Story Time @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 8, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 8, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 8, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 8, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 8, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 8, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 8, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater Branch

August 8, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs

Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley Branch

August 8, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 8, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth.

Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley Branch

August 8, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot

July 11: Make and take your own SLIME

July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living

July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft

August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets

August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book

August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in!

August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit

Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Board Games/Chess Tournament @ the Southampton Branch

August 8, 20186:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 8, 20186:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Kids Book Club @ the Teeswater Branch

August 9, 201810:00 am – 11:00 am

Register for this 4-session program and read together this summer. Suitable for ages 7-12

Story Time @ the Chesley Branch

August 9, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Ripley Branch

August 9, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory Branch

August 9, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs!

Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 9, 201812:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Canadian Raptor Conservancy @ the Tobermory Branch

Eagle, Hawk and Turkey Vulture Oh My!!! Come and learn about Birds of Prey that live or visit Canada.

Day Camp Visits the Chesley Branch

August 9, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton Branch

August 9, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 9, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

The Other Book Club @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 9, 20182:30 pm – 3:30 pm

July 12 – The Martian

August 9 – A Wrinkle in Time

Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 9, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in!

August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit

Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 9, 20184:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton Branch

August 9, 20184:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info.

Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 9, 20185:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm.

Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 10, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child.

Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 10, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Paisley Branch

August 10, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 10, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 10, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions:

July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive.

July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you.

July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts.

Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories

August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it!

August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day.

** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program.

Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 10, 201812:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Scrabble with Friends @ the Port Elgin Branch

Tech Help @ the Tara Branch

Summer Reading Club @ the Tara Branch

August 10, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Knitting Circle @ the Ripley Branch

August 10, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials.

Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 11, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-24 months.

Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 11, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info.

Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory Branch

August 11, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Share stories and do a craft with Allicia!

Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 11, 201812:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Trading Cards @ the Tobermory Branch

Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading!

Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine Branch

August 11, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You will have to drop in and see!

Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 11, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You’ll have to drop in and see!

LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton Branch

Kincardine Branch @ Victoria Park

Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton Branch

August 13, 201810:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info.

Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 13, 201810:00 am – 11:00 am

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs!

STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 13, 201811:00 am – 4:00 pm

Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm.

Maker’s Station @ the Tiverton Branch

August 13, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You’ll have to drop in and see!

Tech Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 13, 20181:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm.

Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley Branch

August 13, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome.

Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 13, 20184:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings!

Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 14, 20189:00 am – 11:00 am

Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs)

Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 14, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton Branch

August 14, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Story Time @ the Wiarton Branch

August 14, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Bruce Geddes @ the Tobermory Branch

August 14, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Conversational French @ the Southampton Branch

August 14, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay Branch

Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 14, 20181:30 pm – 2:15 pm

For ages 6-12.

July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required

July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required.

July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required.

July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required.

August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required.

August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required.

August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather

Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley Branch

August 14, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Lug -A- Mug Book Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 14, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

July 10 - Work Like Any Other

August 14 - My Grandmother Sends her Regards and Apologies

Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton Branch

August 14, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions:

July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive.

Story Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 15, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 15, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton Branch

August 15, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for stories and games in Spanish.

Story Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 15, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Story Time @ the Tara Branch

August 15, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Baby Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 15, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2.

Panzerotti and Sunshine @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 15, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mark Pancer ("Panzerotti") and Ruth Shushan ("Sunshine") are a folk music duo that love to sing songs and introduce children to the folk tradition by showing them a variety of instruments - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bodhran (Irish drum) and others. All ages are welcome! Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Story Time @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 15, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 15, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 15, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 15, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 15, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Community Living Movie @ the Kincardine Branch

August 15, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We’ll be watching “Ferdinand”. Free admission.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 15, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 15, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater Branch

August 15, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs

Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley Branch

August 15, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 15, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth.

Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley Branch

August 15, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot

July 11: Make and take your own SLIME

July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living

July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft

August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets

August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book

August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in!

August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit

Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 15, 20186:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Vegan and Vegetarian Conversation Circle @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 15, 20186:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Are you interested in adding more plant-based recipes to your meals? Join our conversation circle and chat with others who have or are thinking about eating vegetarian or vegan and check out our huge cookbook collection! Before making big changes to your diet, be sure to check with your doctor.

Story Time @ the Chesley Branch

August 16, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Ripley Branch

August 16, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 16, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory Branch

August 16, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs!

Day Camp Visits the Chesley Branch

August 16, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton Branch

August 16, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 16, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Movie Matinee @ the Walkerton Branch

August 16, 20182:00 pm – 4:00 pm

July 19 - The Greatest Showman

August 16 - Lady Bird.

Free admission.

Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 16, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in!

August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit

Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 16, 20184:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton Branch

August 16, 20184:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info.

Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 16, 20185:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm.

Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 17, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child.

Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 17, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 17, 201810:00 am – 5:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs.

Story Time @ the Paisley Branch

August 17, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 17, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 17, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions:

July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive.

July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you.

July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts.

Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories

August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it!

August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day.

** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program.

Summer Reading Club @ the Tara Branch

August 17, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children.

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long.

Knitting Circle @ the Ripley Branch

August 17, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials.

Knitting Club @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 17, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bring your project, come to learn or just have fun at a knitting circle.

Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 18, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-24 months.

Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 18, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info.

Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory Branch

August 18, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Share stories and do a craft with Allicia!

Trading Cards @ the Tobermory Branch

August 18, 201812:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading!

Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine Branch

August 18, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You will have to drop in and see!

Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 18, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You’ll have to drop in and see!

LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin Branch

LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton Branch

August 19, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Cookbook Club @ the Wiarton Branch

August 19, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Salads on July 29, and Canning and Preserving August 19 @ 2 pm. This is a book club for people who enjoy cooking, sharing, and trying different recipes. The book club meets once a month and focuses on a different theme, exploring the libraries cook book collection.

Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton Branch

August 20, 201810:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info.

Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 20, 201810:00 am – 11:00 am

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs!

Panzerotti and Sunshine @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 20, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mark Pancer ("Panzerotti") and Ruth Shushan ("Sunshine") are a folk music duo that love to sing songs and introduce children to the folk tradition by showing them a variety of instruments - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bodhran (Irish drum) and others. All ages are welcome! Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 20, 201811:00 am – 4:00 pm

Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm.

Maker’s Station @ the Tiverton Branch

August 20, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You’ll have to drop in and see!

Tech Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 20, 20181:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm.

Bruce Geddes @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 20, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley Branch

August 20, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome.

Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 20, 20184:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings!

Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 21, 20189:00 am – 11:00 am

Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs)

Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 21, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton Branch

August 21, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Story Time @ the Wiarton Branch

August 21, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational French @ the Southampton Branch

August 21, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay Branch

Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 21, 20181:30 pm – 2:15 pm

For ages 6-12.

July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required

July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required.

July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required.

July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required.

August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required.

August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required.

August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather

Tech Zoo @ the Paisley Branch

August 21, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Come play and learn with our robotic and technology based kits. Please pre-register at the branch.

Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 21, 20186:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome.

Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay Branch

August 21, 20186:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7

Story Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 22, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 22, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton Branch

August 22, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for stories and games in Spanish.

Story Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 22, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Story Time @ the Tara Branch

August 22, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Baby Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 22, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2.

Panzerotti and Sunshine @ the Southampton Branch

August 22, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mark Pancer ("Panzerotti") and Ruth Shushan ("Sunshine") are a folk music duo that love to sing songs and introduce children to the folk tradition by showing them a variety of instruments - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bodhran (Irish drum) and others. All ages are welcome! Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Story Time @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 22, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 22, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 22, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 22, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 22, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 22, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Tech Zoo @ the Chesley Branch

August 22, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Come play and learn with our robotic and technology based kits. Please Pre-register at the branch.

Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 22, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth.

Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley Branch

August 22, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot

July 11: Make and take your own SLIME

July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living

July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft

August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets

August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book

August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in!

August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit

Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 22, 20186:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Kids Book Club @ the Teeswater Branch

August 23, 201810:00 am – 11:00 am

Register for this 4-session program and read together this summer. Suitable for ages 7-12

Story Time @ the Chesley Branch

August 23, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Ripley Branch

August 23, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Day Camp Visits the Chesley Branch

August 23, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Bruce Geddes @ the Wiarton Branch

August 23, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 23, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs:

Let’s Talk Science from University of Guelph @ the Mildmay Branch

Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 24, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child.

Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 24, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Paisley Branch

August 24, 201810:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 24, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Let’s Talk Science @ the Lion’s Head Branch

Chemistry Magic Show! University of Guelph’s popular hands-on science outreach program comes to Bruce County! Please call or email the branch for more information and to register as space is limited.

Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 25, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-24 months.

Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory Branch

August 25, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Share stories and do a craft with Allicia!

Let’s Talk Science @ the Tobermory Branch

August 25, 201812:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Chemistry Magic Show! University of Guelph’s popular hands-on science outreach program comes to Bruce County! Please call or email the branch for more information and to register as space is limited.

Trading Cards @ the Tobermory Branch

August 25, 201812:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading!

Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine Branch

August 25, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You will have to drop in and see!

Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 25, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You’ll have to drop in and see!

Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton Branch

STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin Branch

Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm.

Friends of the Library Ice Cream Social @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 27, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Maker’s Station @ the Tiverton Branch

August 27, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You’ll have to drop in and see!

Tech Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 27, 20181:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm.

Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley Branch

August 27, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome.

Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 27, 20184:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings!

Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin Branch

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton Branch

August 28, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Story Time @ the Wiarton Branch

August 28, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational French @ the Southampton Branch

August 28, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

The Panzerotti and Sunshine Show @ the Mildmay Branch

August 28, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Mark Pancer ("Panzerotti") and Ruth Shushan ("Sunshine") are a folk music duo that love to sing songs and introduce children to the folk tradition by showing them a variety of instruments - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bodhran (Irish drum) and others. All ages are welcome! Call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Amnesty International Book Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 28, 20185:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We’ll be reading “Scarborough”.

Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 28, 20186:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome.

Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay Branch

August 28, 20186:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7

Story Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 29, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 29, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program.

Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton Branch

August 29, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for stories and games in Spanish.

Story Time @ the Kincardine Branch

August 29, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Baby Time @ the Walkerton Branch

August 29, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2.

Story Time @ the Sauble Beach Branch

August 29, 201811:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 29, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 29, 201811:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 29, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton Branch

August 29, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience.

Book Club for Adults @ the Teeswater Branch

August 29, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please contact the branch for more info.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 29, 20181:00 pm – 3:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Adult Book Club @ the Southampton Branch

August 29, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Held on the last Thursday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. July’s book is The Widow by Fiona Barton. August’s book is to share your favourite book.

Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head Branch

August 29, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth.

Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine Branch

August 29, 20186:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome!

Story Time @ the Ripley Branch

August 30, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Bruce Geddes @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 30, 20181:30 pm – 2:30 pm

A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited.

Adult Book Club @ the Port Elgin Branch

August 30, 20183:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Held on the last Thursday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. July’s book is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. August’s book is Island Girls by Nancy Thayer.

Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton Branch

August 30, 20184:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info.

Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 30, 20185:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm.

Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch Library

August 31, 201810:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4

Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch Library

August 31, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age)

Knitting Circle @ the Ripley Branch

August 31, 20182:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials.

Saturday Drop in Craft @ the Cargill Branch

September 1, 201810:00 am – 1:00 pm

Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info.

Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch

September 1, 201810:30 am – 11:00 am

It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-24 months.

Crafternoon Time @ the Lion’s Head Branch

September 1, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Share stories and do a craft with Beth

Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory Branch

September 1, 201811:00 am – 12:00 pm

Share stories and do a craft with Allicia!

Trading Cards @ the Tobermory Branch

September 1, 201812:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading!

Maker’s Station @ the Kincardine Branch

September 1, 20181:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing? You will have to drop in and see!